Feb 21, 2020 #1 5747hazel Structural Dec 28, 2019 43 should the perimeter grade beams follow the same structural integrity requirement stipulated by ACI 318?
should the perimeter grade beams follow the same structural integrity requirement stipulated by ACI 318?
Feb 21, 2020 #2 KootK Structural Oct 16, 2001 18,554 In general, I would be inclined to say yes but it somewhat depends on the function of the grade beams. What functions do your grade beams perform? 1) Support of wall/facade loads? 2) Ironing out differential settlement between piles? 3) Seismic lateral ties? Upvote 0 Downvote
In general, I would be inclined to say yes but it somewhat depends on the function of the grade beams. What functions do your grade beams perform? 1) Support of wall/facade loads? 2) Ironing out differential settlement between piles? 3) Seismic lateral ties?
Feb 21, 2020 Thread starter #3 5747hazel Structural Dec 28, 2019 43 the whole building will sit on grade beams btw piles or pile caps to support different bearing walls. I am thinking they should but then the splices will be mile long which I don't like. Upvote 0 Downvote
the whole building will sit on grade beams btw piles or pile caps to support different bearing walls. I am thinking they should but then the splices will be mile long which I don't like.
Feb 21, 2020 #4 KootK Structural Oct 16, 2001 18,554 Is your market tolerant of mechanical splices? Upvote 0 Downvote
Feb 21, 2020 Thread starter #5 5747hazel Structural Dec 28, 2019 43 yeah. I know we can couplers. just want to see if I missed a waiver in the code. Upvote 0 Downvote
